Tag: Amari Cooper

WATCH: Amari Cooper snatches ankles on big gain vs. 49ers

Amari Cooper is out here taking ankles

A big reason the Cleveland Browns were able to get into position to score a touchdown to cut the lead to 10-7 was due to a big play of wide receiver Amari Cooper. As San Francisco sat with a 10-0 lead, and as the Browns were backed against the wall, quarterback P.J. Walker found Cooper deep down the field after he cooked the man across from him off of the line of scrimmage.

All in all, the big pitch and catch went for 58 yards as the Browns drove deep into the 49ers’ territory. Cooper now sits with 69 yards on two catches as the Browns have found a bit of success despite starting a practice squad quarterback against the undefeated Niners.

As we sit at halftime, the Browns still find themselves in this football game as they look to win what they knew would be a gutty performance. They are not backing down at this point, and do not expect them to.

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Fantasy Football: Wide receiver starts and sits for Week 6

We look at wide receivers across the league for week six and help fantasy managers decide who to start and sit

Starts and sits is here to help fantasy managers make those all important last minute lineup decisions .While we won’t tell you about obvious starts such as Christian McCaffrey or Tyreek Hill, we will find players you may be waffling about and help you make a decision.

Let’s look at wide receivers for Week 6.

Amari Cooper is focused on doing his job amidst Browns’ QB situation

The Browns are facing some adversity at their quarterback position, but that doesn’t change the mindset of Amari Cooper.

Wide receiver Amari Cooper is not concerned about the quarterback situation the Cleveland Browns find themselves in. As the team figures out the health of quarterback Deshaun Watson and whether or not he or practice squad quarterback P.J. Walker will be starting on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, Cooper is solely focused on doing his job.

Here is what Cooper had to say to the media on Thursday as the Browns prepare to take on the San Francisco 49ers:

“I’ve played with a multitude of different quarterbacks. I’ve been in situations similar to this before so it’s not anything that is surprising. You have to be very adaptable to these types of situations… I go out there and I create separation, I catch the ball, I do my job.”

The Browns will need the likes of Cooper, tight end David Njoku, and more to step up for Walker if Watson is unable to go on Sunday.

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Browns Injury Report: Joel Bitonio, Kareem Hunt banged up on Wednesday

The Browns’ injury report was quite long, but featured two returning to practice.

The Cleveland Browns have the opportunity to advance to 3-1 this season as the Baltimore Ravens travel to Cleveland Browns Stadium for this Week 4 matchup. For the Browns, however, they have a few injuries to overcome, including both guard Joel Bitonio and running back Kareem Hunt who sat out with some nagging soreness.

They did, however, get two players back at practice after they missed the Week 3 win against the Tennessee Titans. Both cornerback Greg Newsome II and offensive lineman James Hudson III returned to the practice field for the Browns as they get set to take on their AFC North rival. Getting Newsome II back on the defensive side of the football would be a massive boost to an already stellar defense.

Here is the full injury list released by the Browns as they get ready to take on the Ravens this Sunday at home. With a unique opportunity to enter the bye with a 2-1 record in the AFC North, the Browns need to get healthy.

Studs and Duds: Stars shine brightly in Browns win over Titans

The Cleveland Browns stars shined bright in this installment of studs and duds.

The Cleveland Browns showed their resilience as the defense, led by defensive end Myles Garrett, dominated the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Last week, the Browns’ season seemed lost after the Nick Chubb injury, but today the team is riding high off a 27-3 win. The offense had a hard time getting started but found its footing in the second quarter.

Deshaun Watson looked accurate and in rhythm for the first time in a Browns uniform. He had the offense humming both through the air and on the ground. In some respects, he finally looked like the player the Browns sacrificed so much for. The Browns will need to keep Watson confident to build upon the recent success. Watson still has streaks of reckless plays when trying to play hero ball.

His attempt to avoid a sack by throwing a backward pass to Elijah Moore was one of the dumbest things I’ve seen a Browns quarterback do during a game. The Browns cannot have their quarterback lose composure like that again.

On defense, the Browns continued to lock down opposing offenses. The Titans scored 3 points but had the most sustained success of any of the Browns’ opponents. The Titans were able to get into the red zone multiple times on Sunday. The Browns had not given up a red zone possession before the game. So while the Titans left the field with only three points, that’s more points than the Bengals or Steelers got from the red zone. The Browns’ defense has been outstanding to start the season.

Every week they make up the majority of the stud list, and this week is no different. The stars on this team are playing like stars.

Browns: Deshaun Watson lands knockout blow to Amari Cooper vs. Titans

2-1 has a nice ring to it.

The Cleveland Browns have dug the grave for the Tennessee Titans and are now beginning to lay them down into it as they lead 27-3 in the fourth quarter of this Week 3 matchup. After two Jerome Ford touchdowns, The Browns land a knockout blow as quarterback Deshaun Watson finds Amari Cooper deep down the field for the touchdown strike.

This is great for Cooper, who was robbed of a touchdown earlier in the game by the officials, as he now sits with 116 yards and a score on seven catches for the Browns. After a rough outing on Monday Night Football, Watson has rebounded nicely against the Titans. He has thrown for 289 yards and two touchdowns, hitting receivers at a 27-of-33 clip.

This one smells like 2-1 as the Browns’ defense has smothered the Titans all day long. They have only surrendered one touchdown on the season, and have given up now just 18 points through three games.

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Browns Injury Report: Two get gameday designations while Za’Darius Smith practices in full

The Browns have released their last injury report of the week, including two gameday designations.

The Cleveland Browns will be looking to bounce back in their Week 3 matchup against the Tennessee Titans in a big way. Coming off of a devastating loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2, including the loss of running back Nick Chubb for the season, the Browns have the opportunity to prove they are all but out of it this season with a big win. And while cornerback Greg Newsome II will be out against the Titans, they did have a handful of key contributors return to practice in full. This includes defensive end Za’Darius Smith.

All in all, only Newsome II and offensive tackle James Hudson III were given gameday designations, as the reserve offensive lineman is listed as questionable. This is good news for a team that has gotten enough injury news through the first two weeks of the season.

Here is the full injury list released by the Browns after Friday’s practice as they prepare to that on the AFC South opponent at home this Sunday.

Browns: Amari Cooper hits another milestone in his career vs. Steelers

600 catches and counting

Since entering the NFL, wide receiver Amari Cooper has been a consistent producer for each team he has played for. After setting a career-high for single-season touchdowns for the Cleveland Browns last year, Cooper caught his 600th pass in the loss last week in Pittsburgh.

Cooper was questionable even entering last week and leading up to the game ESPN’s Adam Schefter believed he would not play. But just like last season he battled to get onto the field and produced like he always does. The offense is still trying to figure things out but if the passing attack is to get on track Cooper will be a major factor.

Andrew Berry acquiring this talent for practically nothing from the Cowboys is still something to admire. Now the team heads home to face the Tennessee Titans who have struggled to defend the pass in the first two games of the season as Deshaun Watson and the offense aim to right the ship.

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PFF’s 10 highest-graded Browns’ offensive players vs Steelers

Who stood out in a disappointing game on offense?

It was a tough night for the offense of the Cleveland Browns, especially quarterback Deshaun Watson in Pittsburgh on Monday. From the start with the pick-six thrown on the first snap to the three lost fumbles and two defensive touchdowns from the Steelers.

Watson looks lost at times on the field unable to read the defense and finds the open wide receiver taking several unnecessary sacks. His footwork and mechanics are off, and he looks like the same player lost on the field after his suspension last season.

Of course, it is hard to rewatch this game after the loss of Nick Chubb whose gruesome injury could spell the end of his time in Cleveland and maybe the NFL. Jerome Ford however showed some potential after stepping in for Chubb including a expolosive run to set up a touchdown.

Let’s take a look at who PFF ranked as the ten best players on offense for the Browns’ loss to the Steelers.

Amari Cooper, Juan Thornhill active vs. Steelers as Browns name 5 inactives

The Browns get big news heading up to gametime

The Cleveland Browns get some great news as they get set to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Just 90 minutes away from this AFC North showdown on Monday Night Football, wide receiver will be active and play in this one after tweaking his groin late in the week. Safety Juan Thornhill will also make his Cleveland debut after missing the first week of the season with a calf injury.

This is a huge boost for a team looking to get off to not only a 2-0 start for the first time in 30 years, but to a 2-0 start in the AFC North as well. With a win, the Browns would sit atop the AFC North, taking the tiebreaker over the Baltimore Ravens (who they will play in Week 4) with more divisional wins.

With just about an hour until kickoff, the Browns have listed five players as inactive. Here is the full list.